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The Road to IPO: Legal and Regulatory Insights into Going Public

Shearman & Sterling

The 2013 IPO market saw the largest number of September IPOs since 2000, ending the month with 20 IPOs—the second highest monthly total since the end of 2010—despite being dormant in the two weeks following Labor Day. The month's total was triple the September average over the past ten years.

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HKEX’s chief executive to step down with new succession plans in place

The TRADE

Before joining HKEX, she was a partner of Davis Polk & Wardwell from 2010 to 2019, where she oversaw a wide portfolio of clients in Hong Kong and across Asia. Prior to that, she served as the head of IPO transactions, listing division, HKEX from 2007 to 2010. “It

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Shareholders vs. Stakeholders - Understanding Corporate Responsibilities

Peak Frameworks

For example, in the 2012 Facebook IPO, common shareholders gained exposure to the tech giant's fortunes, while also securing a say in corporate matters. For example, BP's Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010 had adverse effects on the environment, local communities, and many businesses in the Gulf of Mexico region.

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Decoding the Duel: Venture Capitalists vs. Private Equity Titans in the M&A Arena

Devensoft

Venture capitalists typically have shorter investment horizons and seek quick exits, either through an IPO or an acquisition. In 2010, 3G Capital, a private equity firm, acquired Burger King for $4 billion. Furthermore, the investment horizons differ between venture capitalists and private equity firms.